Safety Regulations for Power Saws Didn't Apply to Grinder Equipped With Saw Blade

A New York appellate court ruled that a safety regulation for power-driven saws did not apply to a grinder that had been altered to become the functional equivalent of a saw. Case: Hernandez v. Seadyck Realty Co., 03/24/2016, published. Facts: Angel Hernandez suffered injuries to his wrist and hand while cutting a hole in a wooden bathroom vanity. Hernandez said his employer had provided him with a grinder equipped with a saw blade to use for the task, and the grinder "kicked back" on him as he was cutting. Procedural History: Hernandez filed a Labor Law 241(6) claim against...